Centauri Middle School vs La Jara Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri Middle School
La Jara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
La Jara Elementary School
La Jara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
| Measure | Centauri Middle School La Jara, Colorado | La Jara Elementary School La Jara, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 262 | #416 of 993 |
| National rank | #8560 of 15,369 | #25444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 211 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | La Jara | La Jara |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Jara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 45.7).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 65.6%).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Centauri Middle School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centauri Middle School better than La Jara Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Jara Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centauri Middle School and La Jara Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between La Jara and La Jara in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri Middle School: 211. La Jara Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri Middle School and La Jara Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centauri Middle School is 121st of 262 and La Jara Elementary School is 416th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).